Rishi Sunak is facing potential backlash from fellow Tories today as concerns grow over a record increase in net migration. Insiders fear that the figures could reveal that as many as 700,000 foreigners arrived in Britain between June of last year and June of this year – roughly equivalent to the population of Newcastle.
Migrants Drown as Boat Capsizes in French Waters
Yesterday, tragedy struck as a small boat carrying migrants capsized in French waters, resulting in the drowning of a man and a woman in their thirties. A third victim was airlifted to the hospital, while 57 passengers were rescued. This incident has further intensified the discussion surrounding immigration and the need for stricter controls.
Net Migration Set to Surge Past Previous High
It is now expected that net migration will surpass the previous 12-month high of 606,000 in 2022, raising concerns and prompting calls for stronger measures. The Prime Minister's commitment to reduce net migration to below 245,000, as stated in the party's 2019 election manifesto, appears increasingly unlikely to be achieved.
Tories Consider Limiting Relatives of Overseas Health Workers
In response to the rising migration figures, government ministers are exploring options to restrict the number of relatives accompanying overseas health workers. The aim is to address concerns regarding the strain on public services and the impact on overall migration numbers.
Tory MP Calls for Significant Reduction in Numbers
Conservative MP Tom Hunt emphasized the importance of reducing net migration, stating, "We stood on a manifesto saying we'd cut net migration. At the time, it was a little over 200,000. The vast majority of the electorate think migration is too high. We need to bring numbers down substantially."
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